A collection of seven short stories that transcends the limits of regionalism. It includes the stories: ""Carnales"", ""Mutt"", ""Time Circles"", ""Guapo"", ""La Ranfla"", and ""Granny"". In ""Carnales"", a grudge lasting generations ends with a standoff in a village cemetery. In ""Mutt"", the unruly dog helps a young silversmith learn to stand her ground.